CR

Herophila tristis

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Herophila tristis faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations and rice cultivation, has eliminated much of its preferred lowland forest habitat. The species' specialized feeding requirements and limited dispersal ability make it particularly vulnerable to habitat loss, while its small remaining population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits primary and secondary tropical rainforests in lowland areas, typically below 500 meters elevation. It shows preference for dense canopy forests with rich understory vegetation and is particularly associated with areas near forest streams and wetland margins.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Herophila tristis classified as Critically Endangered?
Herophila tristis is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Herophila tristis faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations and rice cultivation, has eliminated much of its preferred lowland forest habitat. The species' specialized feeding requirements and limited dispersal ability make it particularly vulnerable to habitat loss, while its small remaining population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events.
Where does Herophila tristis live?
Herophila tristis occurs in Albania, Austria, Bangladesh, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, and Croatia (plus 12 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Herophila tristis?
The main threats to Herophila tristis are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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